International call for proposals for an art scholarship 2024/25 at Künstlerhaus Meinersen:
If you are interested, please download the PDF form (download link – click here! ) You can then edit the application (pages 3 and 4) directly on the computer *) and send it via email together with your portfolio (please also as a PDF document) to the address mail@atelier-jochen-weise.de. *) unfortunately doesn’t work on mobile phones!
The Gemeinde und Samtgemeinde Meinersen have set the goal of promoting young contemporary art while simultaneously providing current impulses to the cultural offerings of the region.
To advance this goal, they are offering a scholarship with a residency at the Meinersen Artists’ House.
The scholarship is designed for a maximum of twelve months. The scholarship period begins by agreement on October 1, 2024.
The organization and implementation of the scholarship have been entrusted to the association Künstlerhaus Meinersen e.V.
This is an in-person scholarship; the recipient is expected to primarily reside and work at the Artists’ House during the scholarship period. The works created during this time are to be made accessible to the public in consultation with the board of directors at the Meinersen Artists’ House, typically during a concluding exhibition.
Eligibility:
Graduates of art schools and Universities up to a maximum age of 35 are preferred.
Artistic Focus: Simulation
Benefits:
The scholarship includes rent-free accommodation at the Meinersen Artists’ House (living and studio space) as well as a monthly stipend of €800.
Conditions:
This is an in-person scholarship; the recipient is expected to primarily reside and work at the Artists’ House during the scholarship period.
The works created during this time are to be made accessible to the public in consultation with the board of directors at the Meinersen Artists’ House, typically during a concluding exhibition.
Additionally, the recipient is obligated to conceive and implement at least one project of contemporary art mediation. The project should have a connection to the recipient’s own work and involve the population in an appropriate manner (performance, public events, projects with schools, teaching courses, etc.). Funds required for this purpose may be provided by the association upon request.
Furthermore, participation in actions and events of the Artists’ House is expected by arrangement.
By submitting the application documents, the applicantacknowledges these conditions.
Application:
The following documents are to be submitted in digital form:
until August 5, 2024:
Curriculum vitae / artistic résumé, maximum of 4 pages
Portfolio, max. 6 MB pdf
An outline of ideas for a publicly impactful, particitative art-project
To:
Jochen Weise, Artistic director
Email: mail@atelier-jochen-weise.de/ Tel. 0170-1850239
Website link: https://www.kuenstlerhaus-meinersen.com/en/ausschreibung